peptization

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : 1. The process of converting a substance into a sol; the act of bringing a precipitate into a colloidal solution. This is a specific chemical process where aggregated particles are broken down into smaller, individual particles that remain dispersed in a liquid, forming a stable colloidal system. Usage Peptization is a technical term used primarily in chemistry, colloid scienc...